Read the student’s draft paragraph.
There are several major biomes on Earth. One specific biome is the tropical rainforest. The tropical rainforest is considered the most diverse biome because of the large variety of plants and animals that live there. ______________ supplying about half of the world’s plants and animals, the rainforest also produces about 40% of the world’s oxygen. Which transitional phrase best improves the transition between the sentences?
Read the paragraph from a student’s draft about the Missouri Capitol.
The Missouri Capitol is located in Jefferson City. The building sits at the top of a bluff on the Missouri River and features stained glass, large columns, and marble floors. The monument houses the government of the state of Missouri.
The student wants to add supporting details to the paragraph. Which sentences maintain an appropriate and consistent style? Choose two answers.
A student is writing an informational paragraph about pineapples. Read the draft of the
paragraph.
Pineapples are a sweet, tropical fruit that originated in South America but are now
commonly grown in Hawaii. Pineapples have a rough exterior and spiky leaves, but the
inside is yellow, sweet, and juicy. It is sturdy enough to make the trip from Hawaii to the
United States mainland. In many stores, shoppers can find fresh, frozen, or canned
pineapple. Of course pineapple is often used in dessert recipes, but it is also featured in
other meals, like fish tacos for lunch or pineapple glazed ham for dinner. Not only is it a
delicious treat, pineapple is also healthy. It is loaded with vitamin C and fiber. In addition,
pineapple contains an enzyme that can help with digestion.
Write a concluding sentence for the paragraph that is appropriate to the purpose and audience.
A student is writing a paragraph about the luna moth. Read the draft.
_______________________________________________________________. Its bright green color and four-and-a-half-inch wingspan give the luna moth a distinctive appearance. Even though the luna moth is easy to identify, it is rarely seen by people. This is because it is mostly active at night and has a short life span. After leaving its cocoon, the adult luna moth lives for only about a week. As an adult, it does not eat and has no mouthparts! The luna moth is native to the forests of eastern North America, and its main predator is the bat. For those who love nature, seeing a luna moth can be a special experience.
Write a sentence that introduces the topic of the paragraph to the reader.
A student is writing an informational report about the history of backpacks. Read a draft of the report. Select the sentence numbers of the two sentences that should be removed to give the paragraph a clearer focus.
1Backpacks are very popular with students today, and they have been around for many years. 2Backpacks come in many shapes and sizes to suit many different preferences. 3Tote bags are also useful for transporting belongings. 4The backpacks we are familiar with today were invented to hold hiking supplies. 5They were first made with only straps or buckles to hold them closed. 6It wasn’t until 1938 that zippers were created and added to backpacks. 7Zippers are used on many other types of bags and luggage as well. 8Backpacks have helped people carry materials for many years, and they will likely continue to be an important tool in the future.